Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and A7 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was manufactured 5 years later than the A7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores vs the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100 provides external measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus the A7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7 is 52 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and A7.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will show extra detail due to its extra 78 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.